Time: 42:34
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Jazz, Holiday
Art: Front
01. O Tannenbaum - O Christmas Tree (4:46)
02. Silent Night (5:19)
03. Winter Wonderland (5:00)
04. The Christmas Song (7:12)
05. Christmas Time Is Here (Feat. Michael Watson) (4:15)
06. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (8:24)
07. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (3:27)
08. Christmas Time Is Here (Trio) (4:09)
Grammy award-winning trumpeter and bandleader, Irvin Mayfield, debuts his first album of holiday music with A New Orleans Creole Christmas, a collection of timeless classics reinterpreted by the widely renowned cultural ambassador of New Orleans. With his 12th release for Basin Street Records, Mayfield demonstrates his maturity as a player and arranger alongside The Jazz Playhouse Revue.
The album blends traditional-style playing on the upbeat rendition of 'O Tannenbaum O Christmas Tree' with soulful, gospel-inspired versions of 'Silent Night' and 'Winter Wonderland', and melodic, modern jazz renditions of favorites such as 'The Christmas Song' and 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'. Michael Watson graces the listener with his velvet singing voice on the Vince Guaraldi/Lee Mendelson classic, 'Christmas Time is Here'.
Highlighting the acumen of these fine musicians, A New Orleans Creole Christmas was recorded in true jazz fashion, as a 'live' session at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
A New Orleans Creole Christmas is sure to delight the serious jazz listener as well as families looking to enjoy a fresh take on their favorite Christmas melodies.
Personnel:
Irvin Mayfield - Trumpet
Derek Douget - Soprano and
Tenor Saxophones
Jason Marshall - Baritone Saxophone
Vincent Gardner - Trombone
Jon Chin - Piano
Peter Harris - Bass
Adonis Rose - Drums
Michael Watson - Vocals
Ronald Markham - Piano
The album blends traditional-style playing on the upbeat rendition of 'O Tannenbaum O Christmas Tree' with soulful, gospel-inspired versions of 'Silent Night' and 'Winter Wonderland', and melodic, modern jazz renditions of favorites such as 'The Christmas Song' and 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas'. Michael Watson graces the listener with his velvet singing voice on the Vince Guaraldi/Lee Mendelson classic, 'Christmas Time is Here'.
Highlighting the acumen of these fine musicians, A New Orleans Creole Christmas was recorded in true jazz fashion, as a 'live' session at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
A New Orleans Creole Christmas is sure to delight the serious jazz listener as well as families looking to enjoy a fresh take on their favorite Christmas melodies.
Personnel:
Irvin Mayfield - Trumpet
Derek Douget - Soprano and
Tenor Saxophones
Jason Marshall - Baritone Saxophone
Vincent Gardner - Trombone
Jon Chin - Piano
Peter Harris - Bass
Adonis Rose - Drums
Michael Watson - Vocals
Ronald Markham - Piano
A New Orleans Creole Christmas
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